Shooting Investigation Underway in Laurel County

June 26, 2025

Laurel County Sheriff John Root has reported that on 6/26/2025 at 02:23 AM Deputies were dispatched to a call of a gun shot victim located at 71 Robert E Cox Rd.

Upon arrival at the scene, a 42 year old male was located with multiple gunshot wounds.

Aid was rendered on scene until Laurel County EMS arrived.

The male subject was transported to Saint Joseph's in London, KY, and later transferred to the University of Kentucky for further treatment.

An investigation was initiated and is ongoing. Det. Sgt. Taylor McDaniel is the case officer.

The name of the victim has not been disclosed by law enforcement yet.

This is a developing story.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff's Office (606) 864-6600 and speak to Detective McDaniel.

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